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I hope I did this right. I wasn't sure where to post so I thought I would try to create a new topic. I wanted to let you know that the driver that killed my husband had his arraignment today. He was charged with failing to yield to oncoming traffic, which resulted in a fatality. The maximum sentence for this violation is $1000 fine and 6 months suspension of his license. In order to get his license back he must take a driver's education class and pass a test. He had the choice to plead responsible or not responsible. To my disgust, he pleaded NOT RESPONSIBLE. This will now go to trial, which is set for May 16th. Needless to say I am sick to my stomach!
Michelle

That is very disheartening to hear.

Ed

I'm sorry to hear this,I wish you well!

I though I was seeing a ghost. I'm glad you've been keeping us informed Michelle. Sorry about plea, these things go this way all to often, it's unfortunate.
The AMA had a similar issue with a congressman that was drunk and killed a biker. The state was trying to honor him as a "statesman" by naming the road he killed the biker on in his name. Talk about sick! This guy not only killed a father of two young children, and was witnessed doing this. He left the scene of the accident claiming to have hit an "animal" of some sort. When police arrived at his ranch shortly after he was observed as being totally intoxicated. Not something you could do in that short of a time. Had clear evidence of the collision on his vehicle. And he got away with everything.
Hang in there. This guy will answer to a higher power.

I can't believe the penalties are so light, I certainly hope you and your insurance company/lawyer are persuing the aspect of taking everything this negligent driver owns in a civil trial

Michelle,
Although I never met Brian personally, I felt I knew him as a frend and comrade. I was deeply saddened by his passing, as you know many of us were. I gave a lecture to my Star Touring and Riding club last Saturday stressing the dangers of riding in traffic. I showed them my T-shirt and told of my fallen brother. They were moved as well. If any good came from this, it would be that Brian's accident will serve as a solemn reminder of the very real and pervasive dangers we face as population and traffic pressures continually increase.

PS Perhaps the thoughtless a$$hole could be persuaded to change his plea if me and about 30 of my noisy friends were to drop in for a cup o' tea!

- Fred

He has been missed.

Hang in there Michelle our thoughts and prayers are still with you and Brian.

I share in your sick feelings, for this kind of disregard for another man's life. My family will keep you in our prayers.
God bless you.

Wow...max 6 month suspension...I would have never thought this to be true.

Michelle,

I hope you will continue to drop into the forum from time to time.

Anyone up for a ride for a beating? That's just flat out sickening to hear. Michelle, I wish you the best in putting this irresponsible waste of dna in a cell and let him sit and think long and hard about it for a long time. I apologize for being blunt but that is one of my major nerves. Thank you so much for keeping us up to date on things. I know it must be really hard.

Johnny

Just not fair! Why do those that deserve punishment never get it and those that don't do?

Michelle, I wish you the best and hope a jury will see what this guy really did.

Michelle, our prayers are with you and your family..

Kyle MacDonell
Ontario, Canada..

sorry to hear this michelle, but keep the faith and your head up

What ever happend to "KILL A BIKER GO TO JAIL" ? I remember seeing these Bumper stickers a long time ago. I guess now just saying "I didnt see him" is an excuse to get away with... Murder!